Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the September 9, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of two new items under Items for Consideration: - Noise Exemption Update for Upper Canada Opera House - 2026 Santa Claus Parade

THAT Council receive the report from Matthew McIntosh regarding parking and traffic control on east Main Street.

THAT staff file the Main Street traffic control report for 2027 budget deliberations

THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of August 12, 2026 be approved; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 15-2026 in the amount of $208,692.85 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the Deseronto Water/Wastewater Q2 2026 Performance Report be received; FURTHER THAT the letter from the Solicitor General's office regarding the 2027 OPP costs be removed from the list for discussion; FURTHER THAT Hastings County Media Release regarding the 2026 Farms Open Celebration be received; FURTHER THAT the Media Release from Hastings County regarding the signing of a new doctor be received; FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus news release on ALTO discussions be received; AND FURTHER THAT the annual report from ADR Chambers be received.

THAT Council receive the letter from the Office of the Solicitor General regarding 2027 OPP costs; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to send a letter to MPP Ric Bresee In advance of the final OPP costs being confirmed, to request his advocacy on behalf of municipalities to ensure that any increase in O.P.P. costs are fully and equally offset through an increase in the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)

THAT Council receive the report entitled “Interim Treasurer Appointment and Recruitment Process”aspresented; AND FURTHER THAT Council appoint the Town Manager as Treasurer on an interim basis, effective September 23, 2026, and continuing until such time as a permanent Treasurer is appointed; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize Management to proceed with the engagement of Palmer and Associates to conduct the search and recruitment process for the permanent Treasurer position; Page 3 of 6 Regular Council September 9, 2026 AND FURTHER THAT Council delegate authority to the Town Manager to secure a temporary, part-time Treasurer resource with municipal experience to provide financial oversight and operational support during the vacancy, with the temporary arrangement anticipated to commence October 10, 2026, and conclude no later than December 31, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize additional hours for the Administrative Assistant, as required, to support the Municipality's operational and administrative requirements during the Treasurer vacancy; AND FURTHER THAT the Town Manager be authorized to take the necessary administrative steps to implement the interim staffing and recruitment arrangements outlined in this report.

THAT Council receive the report entitled "Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Deseronto Arena Refrigeration System Rehabilitation," as presented; THAT staff look into a safer more environmentally friendly type of refrigeration system prior to submitting the application; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize Administration to submit an application to the Province of Ontario's Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the rehabilitation and replacement of critical refrigeration and mechanical components at the Deseronto Arena; AND FURTHER THAT the Town Manager be authorized to finalize and submit the application and supporting documentation prior to the December 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. deadline;

THAT Council receive the report entitled "Fire Department Renovations"; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves that the Fire Department use the planned 2026 $5,000.00 reserves contribution to complete the bathroom renovations.

THAT Council approves the Position Description for the Assistant Fire Prevention Officer; AND FURTHER THAT the document be added to the file of job descriptions.

THAT staff contact Manulife and the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) to obtain a price on benefits for a person who has aged out of the Town's health benefits.

WHEREAS electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular and affordable form of transportation in Deseronto and across Ontario; AND WHEREAS e-scooters can provide an accessible, low-emission transportation option and help address transportation needs in communities such as Deseronto that do not have conventional public transit; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s current e-scooter pilot program places responsibility on individual municipalities to determine how e-scooters may operate locally, creating administrative and enforcement challenges, particularly for smaller municipalities with limited resources; AND WHEREAS the continued use of a pilot framework has resulted in uncertainty and inconsistent approaches to e-scooter regulation across the Province. THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Deseronto requests that the Province of Ontario establish a province-wide regulatory framework for e-scooters that recognizes their unique operating characteristics, maintains appropriate safety standards, and provides municipalities with authority to address local needs; AND FURTHER BE lT RESOLVED that the Town of Deseronto requests the support of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) in advocating for a framework that reduces unnecessary administrative and enforcement burdens on local municipalities; AND FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this

THAT Council rise at 7:45 pm pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 3 matters; 2 under 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and and 1 under 2(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session.

THAT By-law 35-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 9th, 2026 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, number assigned and finally passed this 9th day of September 2026.